Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory this week would be amazing. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
